Head Legal Cashier

Job Title: Head Legal Cashier
Location: Central London
Salary: Up to £60,000

This growing, multi-office law firm has built a strong reputation across conveyancing and private client work, with a well-established client base in the London market. Known for its collaborative culture and client-focused approach, the firm is now looking to strengthen its finance function with a senior hire.

Role Summary:
An opportunity to take ownership of the accounts function in a key leadership role. You’ll combine hands-on cashiering duties with managing a small finance team, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and smooth day-to-day operation of legal accounts processes. A great fit for someone who enjoys autonomy and values structure, accountability, and team development.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and manage a team of three legal cashiers: providing mentorship and oversight
• Perform daily legal cashiering tasks: ensuring SRA Accounts Rules compliance
• Maintain accurate financial records: supporting audits and reporting
• Liaise with fee earners and partners: resolving account queries efficiently
• Oversee reconciliation of client and office accounts: ensuring timely processing

Requirements:
• Solid experience in legal cashiering within a law firm environment
• Prior experience managing or supervising a finance/accounts team
• Strong understanding of the SRA Accounts Rules
• Confident handling both strategic oversight and day-to-day transactions

Ready to apply?

If you're a detail-oriented legal finance professional with a background in conveyancing or private client work, this is your chance to step into a visible leadership role within a respected London firm. Apply today and take ownership of a finance function that values precision, accountability, and team development.